Ignition Device; Switch - Alfa Romeo GT Owner's Manual

IGNITION DEVICE

SWITCH (fig. 8)
The key can be turned to one of four po-
sitions:
– STOP: engine switched off, key can be
removed, engine inhibitor engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, services excluded apart
from those supplied directly (e.g. hazard
warning lights).
– MAR: drive position. The engine lock
is deactivated and all electrical devices are
powered.
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fig. 8
IMPORTANT Do not leave the key in
this position when the engine is stopped.
– AVV: unstable position for starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT If the engine fails to start
move the key back to STOP and repeat.
The ignition switch has a safety device
which prevents passage to AVV when the
engine is running.
– PARK: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, sidelights switched on au-
tomatically.
IMPORTANT To turn the key to the
PARK position, button (A) on the switch
must be pressed first.
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When leaving the car al-
ways remove the key from
the ignition to prevent any
occupants of the car from acciden-
tally activating the controls. Nev-
er leave children in the car unac-
companied. Remember to engage
the handbrake and, if the car is
parked on an uphill slope, to en-
gage the first gear. If the car is fac-
ing downhill, engage reverse gear.
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for exam-
ple an attempted theft)
have it checked over by Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services before
travelling again.